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Citizens Against Government Waste

Public charity
Other · WASHINGTON, DC · EIN 52-1363952
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About

Perform nonpartisan study, research and analysis on waste and inefficiency in government; publish and disseminate information and conduct educational activities regarding waste and inefficiency in government.

Donations are tax-deductible
Category
Other
Employees
10
Volunteers
4

Financial Snapshot

FY ending 2024-12-31
Revenue
$1.9M
Expenses
$2.2M
Assets
$2.4M
Liabilities
$1.5M

Financial history

$4.6M$2.3M$0
161718192021222324
RevenueExpenses
Latest FY2024: $1.9M · Peak FY2017: $4.6M · Avg: $2.8M

501(h) election

This 501(c)(3) elected the 501(h) safe-harbor — lobbying expenditures are capped under a clear dollar formula instead of the "insubstantial part" standard.

Political & Grant Activity

Campaign Spending
—
Lobbying
$0
Grants Given
—
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Address

317 Massachusetts AVE NE STE 300
Washington, DC, 20002-576

Governance

Voting board members5
Independent members4
Conflict-of-interest policyYes
Whistleblower policyYes
Doc-retention policyYes
Audit committeeYes
990 reviewed by boardYes

Compensation practices

Severance paymentsNo
Equity-based compNo
Supplemental retirement planNo
Used comp surveyYes
Board approved compYes
Initial contract exceptionNo

Fundraising activity (Schedule G)

Uses professional fundraisersYes
Gross fundraising receipts$461K
Net to org$345K
Retained by contractors$116K
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Public records
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